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What is a distance sale?

A distance sale is defined as when a customer buys a product, such as a car, and the contract is formed completely at a distance. When we say a contract is formed, we mean that the consumer has made an offer to buy the product at a particular price, the retailer has accepted that offer, and payment (full or part) has been made by the customer.

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  • About
    • What is an Ombudsman?
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